IFB # 10204848 Equipment Rental

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Equipment Rental Services to support the Sacramento Maintenance Yard. The contract will have a term of three years and allow DWR to rent a variety of equipment including excavators, skid steers, tractors, loaders, cranes, and aerial equipment on an as-needed basis within a 100-mile radius of the Sacramento Maintenance Yard. Bidders must have 75% of the listed equipment in their on-site inventory, possess the required business licenses, and provide CARB compliant equipment. The IFB outlines detailed pricing requirements, including daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for each equipment type, as well as flat delivery rates. Bids are due by November 15, 2024, and the bid opening will be held on November 18, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications, and any applicable small business or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences will be applied.

The IFB includes provisions related to the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology, Iran contracting, and economic sanctions against Russia. While there are no set-aside designations, the IFB does include small business and DVBE participation requirements and preferences. The total value of the contract is not specified, but it will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements.